How far is Fort Oglethorpe, GA from Albany, GA?
The driving distance from Fort Oglethorpe, GA to Albany, GA is about 291.4 miles (469 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Henry County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stephenson Drive
43 m · 8 sec · Stephenson Drive
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Turn right onto Forrest Road
656 ft · 33 sec · Forrest Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Highway
151 m · 12 sec · Lafayette Highway
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Continue on Lafayette Road
1791 ft · 44 sec · Lafayette Road
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Take the ramp slight right
84 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Battlefield Parkway
6.3 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
104.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Continue on James Wendell George Parkway
2.3 mi · 3 min · James Wendell George Parkway
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Keep slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Larry Justice Highway
16.1 mi · 17 min · Larry Justice Highway
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Merge slight left onto Fall Line Freeway
56.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 300 South: Georgia-Florida Parkway, Albany
1718 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Georgia-Florida Parkway
35.1 mi · 43 min · Georgia-Florida Parkway
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Continue on Cordele Road
1556 ft · 42 sec · Cordele Road
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Turn right onto Old Cordele Road
1075 ft · 22 sec · Old Cordele Road
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Turn straight onto Sylvester Highway
137 m · 11 sec · Sylvester Highway
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Continue on East Oglethorpe Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Oglethorpe Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
111 m · 17 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Avenue
2118 ft · 46 sec · East Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Front Street
156 m · 13 sec · North Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pine Avenue
33 m · 2 sec · Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pine Avenue
2057 ft · 45 sec · Pine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Albany.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Oglethorpe to Albany?
The road trip is about 291.4 miles (469 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Locust Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146 miles from Fort Oglethorpe and 145.4 miles from Albany.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.4 miles (388.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Oglethorpe and Sunny near Albany.
Stop Ideas Near Locust Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Locust Grove.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Oglethorpe and Albany. Straight-line distance: 241.4 mi (388.5 km).
#1 Fort Oglethorpe
City in Catoosa and Walker Counties, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,973 |
| Coordinates | 34.9489600, -85.2569000 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albany
The capital of Georgia.
| Population | 70,839 |
| Coordinates | 31.5785100, -84.1557400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Avenue (-84.15574, 31.578444)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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